Francis Lewis Park to get some sort of traffic help

The following is a letter we recieved from the Queens Department of Transportation Commissioner.  While we are appreciative of the actions they plan on taking, we feel more needs to be done.  For example Speed Humps in front of the park would be helpful, especially since they were promised years ago.  Also, what about the intersection of the Whitestone Expressway Service road and 3rd avenue.  We would like to see Crosswalks painted white, with signage "Yeild to Pedestrians" on both intersections and the center entrance of the park. 

Again, we would like to thank the DOT Commissioner and hope she consider our suggestions for a safer passage to OUR park, for OUR children, and OUR families. 

Bellow is the letter recieved.  Baby steps are a great start.  

Alfredo Centola


Just recieved this letter. Baby steps are a good start.



malbagardenscivic@hotmail.com




Dear Mr. Centola:


This is in response to your July 8th e-mail regarding the traffic controls at the intersection of 147th Street and 3rd Avenue.


We completed our analysis last month. Factors such as vehicular and pedestrian volumes, vehicular speeds, visibility and signal spacing were all taken into consideration in making our determination. Based upon our evaluation of the data collected, it is our judgment that Multi-Way Stop controls are not recommended at this time.


However, we have issued orders to install Pedestrian Crossing signs on 3rd Avenue to enhance motorist’s awareness of pedestrians at the intersection.


Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.


Sincerely,


Maura McCarthy
Queens Borough Commissioner






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November 16, 2011






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Our Forgotten Waterfront Park

CLEAN UP, CLEAN UP, EVERBODY DO YOUR SHARE!!

NICE WATERFRONT PARK!

THIS TREE HAS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE THE LAST STORM!


While the MTABT has been very responsive to our community and the cleanup of the play ground during the warm months, many of our neighbors feel the Parks Department has been asleep at the wheel with regards to the rest of the park.

THIS RECEPTECLE HAS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE FRIDAY, TODAY IS SUNDAY.

AS HE SAW US TAKING PICTURES HE STOPED TO ASK IF WE NEEDED A PHONE NUMBER. GREAT CLEANUP!

THIS HOLE HAS BEEN THERE TWO YEARS

Hundreds if not Thousands of Newlyweds come to our park yearly to get their wedding photos taken in Our park. Scores of young families take their children to the park .

Should your children have to play in this park?
Are we not deserving of the same services other communities receive?

You Decide.